Course details
service, human resource and supervisory work settings
The programme provides participants with :
a professional basic entry qualification to counselling
opportunities for personal growth
acquisition of crucial interpersonal skills and related knowledge
The programme aims to :
provide a basic level of knowledge about major approaches to counselling and psychotherapy
provide training in basic counselling skills and practice
introduce the ethical and professional issues faced by counsellors in human service industries
introduce a basic level of knowledge and skills in working with different client groups and specific client issues
The Programme features
Integrate the 3 areas salient to counsellor training programmes:
personal growth
theoretical and research-based knowledge in counselling psychology
skills in counselling
Students are taught a range of counselling skills that can be applied across work settings and client groups
Focus on developing counsellor awareness including:
how the student's interpersonal style affects the counselling process
students will be taught to reflect and learn from their training experiences
Admission Requirements
To be eligible for admission to the course, applicants must fulfil the following conditions:
diploma holders in any field
be at least 18 years of age
mature applicants not meeting the admission requirements are invited to apply as the program recognises relevant life experiences that students bring with them
application will be considered on a case-by-case basis; in some circumstances, interview might be needed
Graduation Requirements
Student must achieve at least 75% attendance for all modules and a minimum passing mark of 50 for all assignments to be awarded the Specialist Diploma.
Course Modules
The 3 areas of study include :
Foundations of Counselling - Introduction to Counselling
- Counsellor Awareness
- Counselling Skills
- Counselling Process and Model
- Cognitive Interventions
- The Therapeutic Alliance - Ms Jane Eirene Santos
- Mr Tan Choon Hooi, Klein
- Ms Karen Sciberras
- Mdm Tan Lay Geok
Counselling Psychology: Theory and Practice - Major theories of Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Theory-based Intervention Techniques/Styles
- Human Lifespan Development
- Counselling Specific Client Groups
- Multicultural Issues in Counselling
- Ethical and Professional Issues in Counselling - Ms Jane Eirene Santos
- Mr Tan Choon Hooi, Klein
- Ms Karen Sciberras
- Mdm Tan Lay Geok
Counselling on Specific Client Issues - Stress
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Grief and Loss
- Self-esteem Issues
- Addiction Issues
- Relationship Issues
- Trauma
Course Location
About Acc School Of Counselling And Psychology
ACC School of Counselling and Psychology established in 2003, seeks to raise the ethical standards and professionalism of counsellors through strategic training and educational programmes. ACC School of Counselling and Psychology is registered with the Council for Private Education. ACC offers a wide range of courses on counselling and psychology leading to Certificate, Diploma and Specialist Diplomas. ACC also organises training workshops by established trainers in counselling, psychotherapy and psychology to cater to the needs of counsellors, psychologists and other helping professionals. ACC School of Counselling and Psychology seeks to raise ethical standards and professionalism of counsellors through training and educational programmes. ACC aims to provide high quality customer service in training and development and to ensure that lecturers of all our programmes are well-accomplished and experienced professionals in the fields of counselling, psychology and/or social work. See all Acc School Of Counselling And Psychology courses- Gestalt Therapy JanetsSGD 14Duration: Upto 4 Hours
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